Reason #8 to Buy Local: Benefit from Local Owners’ Expertise

Local business owners and employees often possess a level of expertise and a passion for the products they sell that is unmatched by employees and managers of national chains. They also tend to have a greater interest in getting to know their customers—who are, after all, also their neighbors. Simply put, local owners and employees take a special pride in their trade.

Cash Mob at Farmers’ Market

Portland Buy Local is once again celebrating “Independents Week” with our friends at the Portland Maine Farmers’ Market!This year will be Portland Buy Local’s first ever CASHMOB. Cashmobs are community events where participants meet at a specific place and time and agree to spend money at a local business while having fun and getting to know others in the “buy local” movement.

When:Tuesday, July 3rd at 12pm (note the Farmers’ Market is on a Tuesday this week. There is no market on Wednesday, July 4th)Where: Portland Farmers’ Market, Monument Square – find us at the Portland Buy Local tableWhat:CASHMOB benefiting the Portland Farmers MarketHow: Stop by the Buy Local table at noon to get instructions and even stamp your cash! It’s really as simple as getting our community together to spend money in one place to make an impact.Why: Build community by supporting independent businesses and local farmers! You’ll be able to stock up on fresh produce for the 4th, eat a piece of Buy Local birthday cake, and get coupons for other nearby businesses!

Click here for more information and to let us know you’re coming!Independents week is a national campaign to engage with the independently-owned, local businesses contribute greatly to our city’s unique character. As the country celebrates Independence Day on July 4th, Portland Buy Local will celebrate Independents Week July 1-7. We hope you’ll join us in the festivities — click here for a full list of events.